QUIZ – 2020: Insights Static Quiz, 09 January 2020 – Art and Culture
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Samkhya School.
- Samkhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
- Samkhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The Samkhya School denies the existence of God. However, rebirth and transmigration of soul are inherent in the Samkhya School.
Liberation results from the disappearance of the limitations of self-awareness.
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Solution: b)
The Samkhya School denies the existence of God. However, rebirth and transmigration of soul are inherent in the Samkhya School.
Liberation results from the disappearance of the limitations of self-awareness.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs
Vedangas Description
- Nirukta Metrics in Sanskrit Grammar
- Chhanda Etymology or the origin of the words
- Jyotisya Astronomy
- Vyakarana Grammar
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Solution: b)
To understand the Vedas better, it is necessary to study the Vedangas or the branches/limbs of the Veda. They are like a supplement to the original Veda and concentrate on topics like siksha (education), nirukta (etymology or the origin of words), Chhanda (metrics in Sanskrit grammer), jyotisha (astronomy) and
vyakarana (grammar).
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Solution: b)
To understand the Vedas better, it is necessary to study the Vedangas or the branches/limbs of the Veda. They are like a supplement to the original Veda and concentrate on topics like siksha (education), nirukta (etymology or the origin of words), Chhanda (metrics in Sanskrit grammer), jyotisha (astronomy) and
vyakarana (grammar).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The term Boddhisattvas have been subject to multiple interpretations in Buddhism. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding various interpretations?
- Bodhisattva was primarily used to refer to Gautama Buddha in his former life.
- Bodhisattva was someone who became enlightened by the good karma of the Sangha.
- Bodhisattva meant someone on the path to liberation.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
In early Indian Buddhism, the term bodhisattva was primarily used to refer specifically to Gautama Buddha in his former life.
From this Jataka tales, Bodhisattva originally meant the Buddhism practitioner of austerities.
In later Theravada literature, the term “bodhisatta” is used fairly frequently in the sense of someone on the path to liberation.
According to some Mahayana sources a bodhisattva is someone on the path to full Buddhahood. Others speak of bodhisattvas renouncing Buddhahood.
However, under the new tradition most accepted definition is the one who aspires to become buddha as soon as possible and then help sentient beings.
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Solution: b)
In early Indian Buddhism, the term bodhisattva was primarily used to refer specifically to Gautama Buddha in his former life.
From this Jataka tales, Bodhisattva originally meant the Buddhism practitioner of austerities.
In later Theravada literature, the term “bodhisatta” is used fairly frequently in the sense of someone on the path to liberation.
According to some Mahayana sources a bodhisattva is someone on the path to full Buddhahood. Others speak of bodhisattvas renouncing Buddhahood.
However, under the new tradition most accepted definition is the one who aspires to become buddha as soon as possible and then help sentient beings.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Abhidhamma Pitakas contain
- Teachings attributed to the Buddha or his close companions
- Philosophical and psychological discourse and interpretation of Buddhist doctrine
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The Tripitakas of Buddhism are known as the Sutta, the Vinaya and the Abhidhamma Pitakas.
Out of them, the Abhidhamma Pitaka is a detailed scholastic reworking (interpretation and comment) of material appearing in the Suttas, according to schematic classifications. It does not contain systematic philosophical treatises, but summaries or enumerated lists.
Abhidhamma has been variously described as philosophy, psychology, and metaphysics.
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Solution: b)
The Tripitakas of Buddhism are known as the Sutta, the Vinaya and the Abhidhamma Pitakas.
Out of them, the Abhidhamma Pitaka is a detailed scholastic reworking (interpretation and comment) of material appearing in the Suttas, according to schematic classifications. It does not contain systematic philosophical treatises, but summaries or enumerated lists.
Abhidhamma has been variously described as philosophy, psychology, and metaphysics.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- These paintings have close resemblance to the mural paintings of Bhimbetka.
- Traditionally, the paintings are done on the walls using very basic graphic vocabulary.
- For painting only white pigment is used.
The above statements refer to
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Solution: d)
The name of the painting comes from the people who have been carrying the painting tradition that goes back to 2500-3000 BC. They are called the Warlis, indigenous people that occupy mainly the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. These paintings have close resemblance to the mural paintings of Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh that date back to the pre-historic period.
Traditionally, the paintings are done on the walls using very basic graphic vocabulary, including a triangle, a circle and a square.
The base is made of a mixture of mud, branches and cow dung that gives it a red ochre colour. For painting only white pigment is used, which is made of a mixture of gum and rice powder.
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Solution: d)
The name of the painting comes from the people who have been carrying the painting tradition that goes back to 2500-3000 BC. They are called the Warlis, indigenous people that occupy mainly the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. These paintings have close resemblance to the mural paintings of Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh that date back to the pre-historic period.
Traditionally, the paintings are done on the walls using very basic graphic vocabulary, including a triangle, a circle and a square.
The base is made of a mixture of mud, branches and cow dung that gives it a red ochre colour. For painting only white pigment is used, which is made of a mixture of gum and rice powder.
